Where is Balchanwan village located?
Balchanwan is in Bikramganj Block of Rohtas district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Balchanwan Village
Balchanwan is an inhabited village in Bikramganj Block of Rohtas district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 251236, the Census 2011 record lists 547 people in 75 households and the reported area is 50 hectares. The local references include Ghosiya Khurd Gram Panchayat, Bikramganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bikramganj at about 5 km.
Village Code251236
Population547
Households75
Area50 hectares
Nearest TownBikramganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Balchanwan
- Census Village Code
- 251236
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Rohtas
- District Census Code
- 234
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Bikramganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01461
- CD Block
- Bikramganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Ghosiya Khurd
- Households
- 75
- Population
- 547
- Male Population
- 285
- Female Population
- 262
- Sex Ratio
- 919.3
- Area
- 50 hectares
- Area
- 0.5 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bikramganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 802212
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Balchanwan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 547 people, 50 hectares of reported area and Bikramganj as the nearest town reference for Balchanwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Balchanwan falls under Bikramganj Block in Rohtas district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 251236.
- The record lists 547 people living in 75 households.
- The reported village area is 50 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bikramganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,094 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share5.85%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share96.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Balchanwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 251236, Ghosiya Khurd Gram Panchayat and Bikramganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 234
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01461
- Village Census Code
- 251236
- CD Block Code
- 0449
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Bikramganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Ghosiya Khurd
Location and Distance
Bikramganj is the nearest town listed for Balchanwan, about 5 km away. Sasaram is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Bikramganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Sasaram
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bikramganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bikramganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Bikramganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 50 hectares
- Area
- 0.5 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 547 people in 75 households, with 285 male residents and 262 female residents. The average household size is 7.29, and SC share is 5.85% and ST share is 0% for Balchanwan. Population density works out to about 1,094 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 75
- Total Population
- 547
- Male Population
- 285
- Female Population
- 262
- Sex Ratio
- 919.3
- Average Household Size
- 7.29
- SC Population
- 32
- SC Male Population
- 17
- SC Female Population
- 15
- SC Population Share
- 5.85
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Balchanwan include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 20 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Balchanwan include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Balchanwan include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Balchanwan is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Balchanwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 46.6 hectares and irrigated land is 45 hectares (96.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.4
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 46.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 1.6 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 45.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 25 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Balchanwan
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 13
- Banks in Matched Records
- 8
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 11 | 85% |
| CRM | 2 | 15% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 6 | 46% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 7.7% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 7.7% |
| Canara Bank | 1 | 7.7% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 7.7% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 802212 | Rohtas | Bikramganj | Bikramganj (Np) | Sasaram Road Ground Floor, Chunnu Market Bikramganj, Rohtas, Bihar, 802212 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 802212 | Rohtas | Bikramganj | Bikramganj (Np) | Arrah-Bikramganj Road Near Tenduni More, Mahadev Market, Rohtas, Bihar, 802212 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 802212 | Rohtas | Bikramganj | Bikramganj (Np) | Arrah Road Ground Floor, Saryu Complex Bikramganj, Rohtas, Bihar, 802212 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 802212 | Rohtas | Bikramganj | Bikramganj (Np) | Bihar Bahudar Fuel Service Station, Sasaram Road, Bikramganj, Dist-Rohtas, Rohtas, Bihar, 802212 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 802212 | Rohtas | Bikramganj | Bikramganj (Np) | Ara Road Saryu Complex Bikramganj, Rohtas, Bihar, 802212 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 802212 | Rohtas | Bikramganj | Bikramganj (Np) | Bikramganj Bikramganj, Rohtas, Bihar, 802212 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 802212 | Rohtas | Bikramganj | Bikramganj (Np) | Near Kali Mandir Bikramganj Deep Prakash Dumraow Road, Rohtas, Bihar, 802212 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 802212 | Rohtas | Bikramganj | Bikramganj (Np) | Station Road Bikramganj Rohtas Station Road Bikramganj Rohtas, Rohtas, Bihar, 802212 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Balchanwan village in?
Balchanwan village is in Rohtas district.
Which state is Balchanwan village in?
Balchanwan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Balchanwan under?
Balchanwan comes under Bikramganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Balchanwan?
The Census village code of Balchanwan is 251236.
Which Gram Panchayat is Balchanwan under?
Balchanwan is listed under Ghosiya Khurd Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bikramganj.
What is the population of Balchanwan village?
The village record lists 547 people and 75 households for Balchanwan.
How many households are in Balchanwan village?
The village record lists 75 households for Balchanwan.
What is the male and female population of Balchanwan?
The record lists 285 male residents and 262 female residents for Balchanwan.
What is the sex ratio of Balchanwan village?
The sex ratio of Balchanwan is 919.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Balchanwan village?
The reported geographical area of Balchanwan is 50 hectares.
What is the population density of Balchanwan village?
The approximate population density of Balchanwan is 1,094 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Balchanwan?
The nearest town listed for Balchanwan is Bikramganj, about 5 km away.
How far is Balchanwan from the district headquarters?
Balchanwan is about 45 km from Sasaram, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Balchanwan from the sub-district headquarters?
Balchanwan is about 5 km from Bikramganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Balchanwan?
For Balchanwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 46.6 hectares and irrigated land is 45 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Balchanwan?
The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Balchanwan. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Balchanwan.